John T. Selden
US Marine Corps general (1893–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Taylor Selden (March 25, 1893 – May 30, 1964) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and later Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
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John Taylor Selden | |
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Born | (1893-03-25)March 25, 1893 Richmond, Virginia, US |
Died | May 30, 1964(1964-05-30) (aged 71) Richmond, Virginia, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1915–1955 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-877 |
Commands held | MCB Camp Pendleton 1st Marine Division CoS of 1st Marine Division 5th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Haitian Campaign World War I Yangtze Patrol World War II Korean War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
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